Essaouira’s clocktower
(Magana)
GPS coordinates: 31°30’43.7″N 9°46’14.8″W (31.512149, -9.770768)
The idea to build a clocktower next to the gate Bab Manjana belongs to Hubert Lyautey (chief of French administration). Construction of tower was started in 1912 and since 1918 carillon with 5 bells reminded citizens of every 15 min. that had passed. Until in 1997 the clock broke down. It was repaired in 2012, but today the carillon measures every 30 min.
Map
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